US Bridges

Mcdonald Drive over Indian Bend Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 100 Ft W JCT Hayden RD · Structure no. 10481

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,050
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonald Drive over Indian Bend Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mcdonald Drive over Indian Bend Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,060 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdonald Drive
CrossesIndian Bend Wash
Location100 Ft W JCT Hayden RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.524, -111.9099
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,050 (2022)
Projected traffic10,060 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonald Drive over Indian Bend Wash built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonald Drive over Indian Bend Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Mcdonald Drive over Indian Bend Wash carry?

About 10,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonald Drive over Indian Bend Wash?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonald Drive over Indian Bend Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.